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Catch up on the recent Future Science Talks: Comedy Edition shows, where ANU experts Crys Clitheroe (CPAS), Dr Ian Le (MSI), and Associate Professor Peter Hoefner (Computing) use humour to discuss their research.
The Australian National University (ANU) experts shone at the recent Future Science Talks (Comedy Edition) in Canberra. This event challenges scientists to explain their research with a comedic twist – in a talk that contains 20 per cent humour and 80 per cent science. Associate Professor Peter Hoefner, from the School of Computing, discussed why computers should play the telephone game, all sparked by a swooping magpie attack.
Dr Ian Le from the Mathematical Sciences Institute, helped debunk flat Earth theories using a well in 200BC Canberra.
Crys Clitheroe, PhD candidate from the Australian Centre for the Public Awareness of Science, made the case that super villains in comic books should invest in bio-engineered rockets for humanity’s future.
The night was filled with laughter and good vibes, so thanks to all involved.
For information about the Science Comedy Program, public speaking training, or how to improve your talk, please visit futuresciencetalks.com.au
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